Acquisition & Utilization Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Acquisition Utilization Specialist to serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract-related services for procurement of a wide variety of items, including specialized services.

The role covers pre- and post-award activities, compliance with FAR/VAAR, and leadership presentations to explain regulations and procedures to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires expert contract pre-award and post-award expertise.
• Knowledge of FAR/VAAR and federal procurement laws.
• Ability to train Contracting Officers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements procurement procedures and artifacts.
• Conducts analyses for complex requirements and budgeting.
• Negotiates with multiple sites to standardize purchases.
• Monitors QA surveillance to ensure contract performance.
• Provides leadership briefings on regulations and processes.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services.

Key Responsibilities

You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations; Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors; Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement; Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions; Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures; Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans; Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms; Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Available Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810A

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78009 – $101417/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.